Mississippi River towns in Minnesota
Population (2010) Unincorporated History The village of North Prairie was founded around 1864 and was first known as "German Settlement"; with early settlers that included Peter Schnitt, John Burggraff, Matt and Nick Klein, it's easy to understand why. The name North Prairie was adopted around 1872 and comes from
Population (2010) 7,610 Introduction Brainerd's next door neighbor, Baxter, has been around over a century but developed into a bedroom community in the latter half of the 20th century. It has a couple of places that might interest visitors. Visitor Information Direct your questions to
Population (2010) 2,698 Introduction Cohasset is a place with a lot more land than people, but some of the places within its city limits offer great access to the Mississippi River. Visitor Information Visitors can load up on brochures and information at Visit Grand Rapids
Population (2010) 865 in the township History The future village of Nininger was built on a high bank above the river, safely out of reach of high water, but with good access to the river. The settlement was first known as Bluff Landing, then as Bassett's Landing because John
Population (2010) 21,874 Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce (651.452.9872). History Rosemount is an old community in Dakota County, but one with only a minor connection to the Mississippi River: Spring Lake Park is within the city boundaries,
Population (2010) 33,880 Visitor Information Direct your questions to the River Heights Chamber of Commerce (651.451.2266). History The McGroarty family, the first of many immigrants from Ireland to settle in the area, reached the US in 1848. The family included 24-year old John, Bridget, his wife, their
